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Ricardo Castang Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Narcotics Trafficking And Fake Sweepstakes Scheme Targeting Elderly Victims

October 05, 2017
… by five years post-release supervision. Castang was arrested on September 21, 2016, when he arrived at a shoe … an internet-based messaging application. After Castang’s arrest, an examination of phone and banking records showed …
October 05, 2017
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Jose Mercedes, Sr. Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For Major Heroin Trafficking Operation

October 10, 2017
… with a narcotics trafficking operation. Mercedes was arrested in 2015 by members of the U.S. Drug Enforcement … to the New York City area. At the time of the defendant’s arrest on May 17, 2015, members of the U.S. Drug Enforcement …
October 10, 2017
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Brooklyn Gang Leader Convicted Of Murder For Hire And Marijuana Trafficking

January 25, 2018
… place and has made our streets safer as a result of the arrest, prosecution and conviction of the defendant.” Mr. … for his crimes. And this investigation demonstrates how DEA arrests those responsible for the by-products of drug …
January 25, 2018
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New York City Police Officer Indicted On Narcotics Conspiracy And Official Misconduct Charges

December 04, 2014
… New York Field Division announced today the indictment and arrest of a New York City Police Officer on charges of … Misconduct. New York City Police Officer MERLIN ALSTON was arrested last night at the NYPD’s 46th Precinct in the Bronx …
December 04, 2014
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Charges Doctor And Associates As Members Of A Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone And Cocaine

October 19, 2011
… for the Southern District of New York, announced the arrests today of Fernando DeJesus, Efrain DeJesus, Felix … Special Agent in Charge Wilbert L. Plummer stated: “Today’s arrests place a doctor whose oath was to keep people …
October 19, 2011
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Five Defendants Alleged To Have Impersonated FDA Agents Indicted For Conspiring To Extort Pharmaceutical Drug BuyersDominican Extortion Conspiracy Targets U.S. Purchasers Of Offshore Pharmaceuticals

February 11, 2011
… was returned on February 7, 2010. Ramona Pichardo was arrested yesterday and the remaining defendants are being … the FDA worked collaboratively to identify, investigate and arrest those responsible for this crime.” SAC Gilbride would …
February 11, 2011
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Law Enforcement Joins Forces In Coordinated Effort Against Drug Trafficking Cartel Members And AssociatesFederal, State, And Local Law Enforcement Officials United To Seize Loaded Guns And Drugs On The Upper West Side Of Manhattan

February 28, 2011
… Drug Enforcement (DEA) John P. Gilbride stated, “This arrest and these seizures were a direct result of Operation … side of Manhattan, near a high school, one individual was arrested; three loaded semi automatic handguns, crack, …
February 28, 2011
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Mexican National Sentenced As Leader And Organizer Of Marijuana Grow On Public Lands

February 18, 2015
… they removed 5,463 marijuana plants. Duran-Contreras was arrested near this site. Investigators recovered harvested … $68,500 in large bills of U.S. currency during the arrest of his wife and co-defendant, Mariah …
February 18, 2015
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Owners And Employees Of Local Pain Clinic Indicted For Illegal Prescription Drug Distribution

September 26, 2013
… Nogales, Sierra Vista, Tucson, and Yuma areas Nine people arrested in DEA Investigation TUCSON - The Drug Enforcement … Member Adam A. Rosales, Staff Member All defendants were arrested from September 16, 2013 through September 25, 2013 …
September 26, 2013
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“YGz” Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Bronx Murder And Other Crimes In Connection With Racketeering Conspiracy

September 27, 2016
… foot in the vicinity of the Mott Haven Houses. Scott was arrested in this case as a result of a multi-year … the 40th Precinct.  In July 2014, Scott was initially arrested in the vicinity of the Mott Haven Houses for …
September 27, 2016
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New York City Firefighter Charged In Narcotics Sales: Drugs Sold In Front Of Firehouse And Near Schools

November 29, 2016
… Police Superintendent George Beach announced today the arrest and indictment of a New York City firefighter on … City Firefighter Daniel Torres, 33, of Rahway, N.J., was arrested this morning as a result of a long-term wiretap …
November 29, 2016
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Drug Trafficking Ring Taken Down

March 28, 2011
… task force led by the Drug Enforcement Administration arrested three defendants in and around Phoenix and Rio … and Marco Antonio Mendoza-Contreras have warrants for their arrest and remain fugitives. The others apprehended and in …
March 28, 2011
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Racketeering Kingpin Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court

June 07, 2016
… Rodriguez-Perez’s years-long reign of terror ended with his arrest nearly six years ago.  His public admissions to his … been in federal custody since October 15, 2010, when he was arrested during a takedown of more than 50 members of a …
June 07, 2016
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DEA’s New York Drug Enforcement Task Force And NJSP Search Of Quiet Neighborhood Home Uncovers Heroin Mill And $6 Million Of Heroin

December 21, 2012
… of 574 161st Street, New York N.Y. walked outside and was arrested with two kilos of heroin secured around his waist.  … There were no other persons in the home at the time of the arrest and search.  The facility in the home could have been …
December 21, 2012
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Queens Doctor Indicted For Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone

May 03, 2013
… within the Eastern District of New York, Mayard was arrested by members of a DEA Tactical Diversion Squad, … and March 15, 2013. Mayard has been in custody since his arrest. According to court filings and records of the New …
May 03, 2013
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Scarsdale Woman Indicted For Manufacturing Marijuana

June 13, 2013
… and maintaining a drug-involved premise. Sanderlin, 45, was arrested on May 20, 2013, when federal agents and detectives … trafficking in narcotics as a path to a quick profit, this arrest demonstrates the serious consequences that await …
June 13, 2013
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Alleged Dominican Drug Supplier Extradited To The United States To Face Narcotics Trafficking Charges

November 13, 2013
… the United States between 2002 and 2007. Liriano Cruz was arrested on an extradition request issued from the Eastern … in New York the furniture that had contained the heroin and arrested three members of the organization. Further …
November 13, 2013
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Leader Of Mexican Drug Organization Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison

June 16, 2011
… earlier that month, met with the source and discussed the arrest of another co-conspirator and payment for … others drove from California to Maryland, where they were arrested. Rios-Corrales admits that he was responsible for …
June 16, 2011
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Feds Seize Longest Tunnel On California-Mexico Border

April 20, 2016
… Recruiter: Brenda Sandoval Divsersion.SAN@dea.gov Six arrested; unprecedented amount of cocaine confiscated SAN … established drug trafficking organization.” Six people were arrested in San Diego Friday and charged by federal …
April 20, 2016
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Three-Day Operation Targets Violent Areas To Find Murder, Violent Crime Suspects

August 08, 2011
… as officers try to execute 50 search warrants and many more arrest warrants. The second phase will take place Friday and … resulted in the following: 133 warrants cleared 71 new arrests 10 federal felon in possession charges Nearly 20 …
August 08, 2011
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Salisbury Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

March 19, 2015
… possession of the package later that afternoon, when he was arrested on state drug charges.  According to evidence presented at trial, following his arrest Riley discussed the package with Brown, who in turn …
March 19, 2015
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Ten Indicted In Central New York Synthetic Marijuana Conspiracy

November 20, 2013
… distribution organization in Central New York. Those arrested in the synthetic marijuana distribution conspiracy … utilized by drug dealers to create synthetic drugs. Today’s arrests demonstrate that our dedicated local, state and …
November 20, 2013
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International Narcotics Trafficker Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To The Manufacture, Shipment, And Importation Of Tons Of Cocaine Into The United States And Other Countries

February 05, 2014
… court proceedings: Between in or about 1992 until his arrest in Venezuela in or about 2011, Rios Suarez, along … in Colombia and Venezuela.  All told, prior to his arrest in 2011, Rios Suarez worked for nearly two decades …
February 05, 2014
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Long Island Doctor Pleads Guilty To Distribution Of Oxycodone

May 06, 2014
… outstanding work in investigating this case.” Jacobson was arrested on June 6, 2012, as part of the Eastern District of … enforcement agencies. He has been held in custody since the arrest. The investigation revealed that, from December 2009 …
May 06, 2014
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International Narcotics Trafficker Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 54 Years In Prison For The Manufacture, Shipment, And Importation Of Tons Of Cocaine Into The United States And Other Countries

June 27, 2014
… evidentiary hearing in May 2014: Between 1992 and his arrest in Venezuela in 2011, Rios Suarez, along with his … an airplane onto an oil pipeline.   All told, prior to his arrest in 2011, Rios Suarez worked for nearly two decades …
June 27, 2014
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Violent Career Criminal Sentenced To 234 Months’ Imprisonment

September 17, 2014
… Drug Enforcement Strike (OCDETF Strike Force) led to the arrest of this violent felon in possession of a loaded gun. … Delaremore. OCDETF Strike Force officers stopped the SUV, arrested Delaremore and his co-conspirators, and recovered a …
September 17, 2014
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Canadian Trucker Convicted Of Conspiracy To Distribute Marijuana

November 20, 2012
… been in custody in the U.S. since March 2012, following his arrest in Idaho when he tried to cross into the U.S. from … was indicted for his role in the conspiracy and was arrested March 9, 2012 as he tried to drive a different …
November 20, 2012
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Worldwide Drug Trafficker Sentenced

February 20, 2014
… Malik had never set foot in this country before he was arrested and extradited here on these charges. This should … highly dangerous schemes such as this one.” Malik was arrested at the Prague International Airport on September 8, …
February 20, 2014
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16 Defendants Charged in Superseding Indictment Alleging Bulk Shipments of Cocaine to Canada, Four Murders

October 21, 2024
… to possess, distribute, and export cocaine. Clark was arrested October 8 by Mexican law enforcement and is … (213) 894-4465 Updated October 21, 2024 Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking HIDTA …
October 21, 2024
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MS-13 Honduras Leader and Drug Supplier Charged

November 03, 2021
… and now a reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of Archaga Carías.” JTFV Director John J. Durham … is offering up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of Archaga Caría.  Anyone with information that may … Law Enforcement Operation Task Forces/Task Force Officers Arrests/Convictions - Major OCDETF/Task Force Drug …
November 03, 2021